Probar, creator of convenient, healthy, plant-based food products, is partnering with Utah Food Bank in support of Feeding America’s nationally recognized BackPack Program. Probar has made a commitment to donate 50,000 Meal bars over 12 months starting this month. The BackPack Program works in conjunction with after-school programs to ensure that children at risk of […]
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Organic Trade Association Moves To Tighten Organic Standards
Acting on extensive feedback and input from its members, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) last week filed two petitions with the National Organic Program to amend the national list of substances that can be used in organic production and processing—in one case strengthening the requirement for organic ingredients and, in the other, removing a non-organic […]
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Sunset Kumato Named Best Tomato For Men
The Kumato could be called the king of tomatoes, as Men’s Health Magazine recently dubbed the Sunset tomato the best for men. Introduced in 2010, Sunset says its Kumato brand tomatoes have gained a following for their unique color, perfect size and well-balanced flavor. These non-GMO verified tomatoes naturally turn a reddish-brown color at their […]
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H-E-B Launches Nutrition Services In Select Texas Stores
H-E-B has partnered with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to launch H-E-B Nutrition Services. Registered dietitians and nutritionists will be in select stores throughout Texas providing affordable nutrition education and care, including private one-on-one consultations, grocery shopping tours, cooking demonstrations, group health classes, kids cooking classes, “lunch-and-learn” sessions, disease management classes and more. The announcement […]
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House Foods Intros ‘Biggest Loser’-Branded Packaging For Tofu Shirataki Noodles
House Foods, a premium tofu purveyor since 1983, has unveiled a new look for its category-leading Tofu Shirataki noodles. The noodles now feature branding from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” to encourage consumers to eat consciously and get in shape like the contestants on the show. “The Biggest Loser has been integral in showing Americans how to […]
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Aldi’s Exclusive ‘LiveGfree’ Product Line Becomes Permanent Addition In Stores
Aldi has added its exclusive gluten-free brand “LiveGfree” as a permanent lineup in its stores. The line features 17 items—from bread, pasta and pretzels to cookies, brownie mix and granola. Illinois-based Aldi says that adding LiveGfree products to its exclusive offerings was a direct response to the overwhelmingly positive feedback received from its shopper base. […]
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Study: Nearly 100% Of Sales Growth At Leading CPGs Is From Lower-Calorie Foods
Providing consumers lower-calorie foods is good for business and public health, according to a new research report from Hudson Institute, an independent policy research organization. The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) asked Hudson Institute to analyze sales data from the 16 major food and beverage companies it counts among its members to determine both trends […]
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Dave’s Killer Bread Line Earns Non-GMO Project Verification
Dave’s Killer Bread (DKB) has achieved Non-GMO Project verification for all its 13 varieties of organic breads. DKB uses no artificial ingredients, preservatives or high fructose corn syrup. The Oregon-based company is the No.1-selling organic bread maker in the U.S. Packaging on all products, including DKB’s popular 21 Whole Grains and Seeds, Blues Bread and […]
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Eggland’s Best Reveals Lower Calorie Count For Its Eggs
After years of testing, Eggland’s Best (EB) says the calorie count for its large eggs has been reduced from 70 calories to 60 calories. “Three different outside labs were used to confirm the lower calorie content,” said Dr. Bart Slaugh, director of quality assurance at Eggland’s Best. “The calorie count of EB eggs dropped 10 […]
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‘Gluten-Free’ Labeling Rule Now In Effect
In August 2013, the Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule that defined what characteristics a food has to have to bear a label that proclaims it “gluten free.” The rule also holds foods labeled “without gluten,” “free of gluten” and “no gluten” to the same standard. Manufacturers had one year to bring their […]
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Inventure Foods Introduces Vitamin-Enhanced Rader Brand Frozen Fruit
Inventure Foods has introduced Rader Farms Fruit PLUS Vitamins, the first-ever fortified whole frozen fruit product. Using proprietary technology and topical nutrients sourced from whole fruits and vegetables, Fruit PLUS Vitamins builds on naturally-occurring vitamins found within whole strawberries, blueberries and blackberries and boosts the nutrition level with five additional vitamins, including B1, B6, D, E […]
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Veggie Patch Launches Two New Vegetable Products
Seeking to satisfy Americans’ increasing appetite for healthier food options and the desire to incorporate more vegetables into their diets, Veggie Patch, a leading brand of flavorful and healthy vegetable-based foods, says it is debuting two new and unique creations: Roasted Red Pepper Falafel and Moroccan Red Lentil Cakes. Veggie Patch’s new Roasted Red Pepper […]
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Whole Foods To Open In Columbia, Md., Next Month
Whole Foods Market Columbia, the first in Howard County, Md., is set to open Wednesday, Aug. 20. The approximately 50,000-s.f. store, located in the former Rouse Co. building, was designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry for Columbia founder James W. Rouse. “With such an energetic community, beautiful building and scenic location we truly hope […]
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Hormel Foods Buying Maker Of Muscle Milk
Hormel Foods Corp. plans to acquire CytoSport, one of the largest sports nutrition companies in the U.S. and the maker of Muscle Milk. As a leading provider of premium protein products in the sports nutrition category, CytoSport says its brands align with Hormel Foods’ focus on protein while further diversifying Hormel’s portfolio and broadening the […]
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Report Reveals Health & Wellness Still Reigns As Top Marketplace Priority
Acosta Sales & Marketing, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, has released “Health & Wellness 360°,” a comprehensive report dedicated solely to the mega trend of health and wellness. The report takes an all-encompassing look at health and wellness in the CPG industry, revealing six critical facets—nutritional, social, […]
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Litehouse Expands OPA Line
Following what it calls the most successful launch in the brand’s history, Litehouse Foods, a salad dressing, dip, herb and cheese company, is adding to its OPA by Litehouse line of Greek yogurt salad dressings. The three new items pull from global flavor inspirations to add interesting and palate-pleasing flavors to the line of traditional favorites, […]
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Report: GMO Labeling—Confusion At The Shelf
The battle over genetically modified food continues to rage, focused mostly on whether companies should label products that contain GMOs. As The Hartman Group reports, Whole Foods created a sense of urgency about the topic when it decided it would ensure that all GMO products in its stores would be labeled by 2018 to enhance […]
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The Produce Mom, Certco Roll Out Grocery Resource To Help Busy Consumers
The Produce Mom and grocery wholesaler Certco have launched the Produce Mom Picks program in independent grocery stores throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. The new initiative aims to erase the belief that fruits and vegetables are difficult to purchase and prepare. It encourages consumers to try new fruits and vegetables by featuring a pick of the week, […]
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Research: Fresh Pear Consumption Associated With Better Health
Pear Bureau Northwest, the Portland, Ore.-based nonprofit marketing association that promotes fresh pears grown in Oregon and Washington, recently commissioned nutrition research examining fresh pear consumption and the associated nutrition and health benefits. The research, which was led by Dr. Victor Fulgoni III was presented at Experimental Biology in San Diego earlier this month and […]
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Hormel Foods Donates Product For Tornado Relief Efforts In Little Rock
Hormel Foods Corp. has donated a semi-trailer load of product to assist with tornado relief efforts in Little Rock, Ark. The donation of Hormel Compleats microwave meals, Skippy Natural dark chocolate peanut butter spread and Hormel 2Good smoothies will go to the Arkansas Rice Depot in Little Rock. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all […]